{"product_id":"vetafarm-cavy-origins-junior","title":"Vetafarm Cavy Origins Junior","description":"\u003cp\u003eCavy Origins Junior is Vetafarm's growth formula for guinea pigs from weaning to around six months of age. It runs a higher protein level than the adult diet and adds DHA, EPA and a nine-strain probiotic blend — what a fast-growing cavy needs, and what an adult one does not. Feeding it past six months is an easy way to put weight on a guinea pig that no longer needs the extra energy, so move across to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vetafarm-cavy-origins\"\u003eCavy Origins\u003c\/a\u003e adult once your cavy has matured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a 1.5kg bag. The pellets are extrusion cooked, and stabilised vitamin C is added because guinea pigs cannot make their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18% minimum protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — matched to the growth rate of a weanling through to six months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHA and EPA\u003c\/strong\u003e — omega long-chain fatty acids for brain and eye development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNine-strain probiotic with prebiotics and postbiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports gut flora through the diet changes that come with weaning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds potency in the bag longer than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm-grown hay base\u003c\/strong\u003e — fescue and lucerne make up the bulk of the pellet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFescue, lucerne, oat fibre, wheat, soybean, oats, chicory root (inulin), vitamin and mineral blend, postbiotics, DHA and EPA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein (min) 18%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat (min) 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fibre (max) 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium (min) 1%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow unlimited access to Cavy Origins Junior until six months of age, alongside unlimited quality hay and only occasional treats. Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight and use within 30 days of opening. Best before two years from the date of manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing cavies do well on lucerne — see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vetafarm-origins-mini-bale-lucerne-hay\"\u003eOrigins Mini Bale Lucerne Hay\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vetafarm.com.au\/product\/cavy-origins-junior\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVetafarm product page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vetafarm","offers":[{"title":"1.5kg","offer_id":56140155257154,"sku":"VF211","price":22.14,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/6676\/0120\/files\/EVCOJR1.5.webp?v=1789575681","url":"https:\/\/www.peekapaw.com.au\/products\/vetafarm-cavy-origins-junior","provider":"PeekAPaw Pet Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}